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a decade ago, then-president bush ordered the invasion of iraq. many began to grow frustrated by the loss of life and the weapons of mass destruction. he told me a short time ago that he took time today to reflect on this anniversary. >> to me, it's -- this day is sad because it -- it reminds me that we live in a society at this point where we have to have these perpetual wars going on. i really think we need to look deeper within ourselves, which is why we still keep the memorial up here even though people, i'm sure, ask that question, why is it still up there. the war is over. the war in iraq is over. >> reporter: over the years, this memorial has sparked its share of controversy. vandals several times have torn out the crosses. critics have called for them to come down, describing this display as an eyesore. the creator keeps them up here even though the war in iraq officially ended in 2011. because in his mind, he wants these crosses to remain on the hillside until all u.s. service members will have come home. as we come back out here live, yo
a decade ago, then-president bush ordered the invasion of iraq. many began to grow frustrated by the loss of life and the weapons of mass destruction. he told me a short time ago that he took time today to reflect on this anniversary. >> to me, it's -- this day is sad because it -- it reminds me that we live in a society at this point where we have to have these perpetual wars going on. i really think we need to look deeper within ourselves, which is why we still keep the memorial up here...
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bush was in the oval issue. and he issued and ultimatum to saddam hussein he said, get out, you and your sons or you are face military action and on march 19th in 2003, president bush announced that u.s.-led coalition forces we fun to take the ax. by april 9th. coalition forces took baghdad. by may 1st, president bush declared major combat operations were over in iraq. and then saddam hussein was captured and hanged in 2006. as we know, though, it would take five more years of combat operations until the u.s. officially ended its mission in december 2011. more than 4800 u.s.-led troops died. this week, lawmakers are looking back at what happened and giving their view of success. >> you look at the accomplishments of our troops in iraq. they deposed an evil tyrant who was a tyrant. he demonstrated the ability and the will to use weapons of mass destruction. >> i think one of the problems that we've seen today as well as we saw throughout the time that we spent there. victory was not clearly defined. we had many d
bush was in the oval issue. and he issued and ultimatum to saddam hussein he said, get out, you and your sons or you are face military action and on march 19th in 2003, president bush announced that u.s.-led coalition forces we fun to take the ax. by april 9th. coalition forces took baghdad. by may 1st, president bush declared major combat operations were over in iraq. and then saddam hussein was captured and hanged in 2006. as we know, though, it would take five more years of combat operations...
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. >>> a new report this morning shows former george bush had the most expense esof former presidents in 2012. the government spent nearly $7.3 million on all former presidents last year and 1.3 million of that was spent on former president bush. the money conkers pension compensation and events where the presidents make appearances. it does not come from secret security. that comes from a separate budget. >>> david petraeus, making his first public speech since resigning in november over an extramarital affair. he will speak tonight at the university of southern california. he will be at an event hopperring the military. "the new york times" has a copy of his prepared speech and indicates he will will apologize for having that affair with his former biographer. >>> this morning, the nra is defending its decision to make robo calls to families in newtown, connecticut. >> your state senator will play a key role in determining whether the connecticut general assembly will pass legislation restricting your gun rights. >> those robocalls ask the newtown residents to oppose laws to pass to
. >>> a new report this morning shows former george bush had the most expense esof former presidents in 2012. the government spent nearly $7.3 million on all former presidents last year and 1.3 million of that was spent on former president bush. the money conkers pension compensation and events where the presidents make appearances. it does not come from secret security. that comes from a separate budget. >>> david petraeus, making his first public speech since resigning in...
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bush will eventually make his move. he gets his 54 car -- maybe you won't see it. anyway, he goes on for the win, the nationwide 300. today drivers will take the track for the auto club 400. watch that race right here on ktvu starting at 11:30. >>> hundreds of people gathered to celebrate our own rita williams at her retirement party. she retired after 35 years with ktvu. family, friends, and colleagues were there. among the many familiar faces was another well-known ktvu retiree, dennis richmond. >> i never expected to see this many people out. >> are you kidding me? absolutely not. >> i did. >> i am overwhelmed. i am humbled. and i am terriy-eyed that this many people thought i did a good job, i guess. i hope. >> the party included dinner, dancing, and an auction to benefit a breast cancer clarity. >> i love how she says, "i guess i did a good job." she did a great job. rita, we will be missing you. rosemary, one la
bush will eventually make his move. he gets his 54 car -- maybe you won't see it. anyway, he goes on for the win, the nationwide 300. today drivers will take the track for the auto club 400. watch that race right here on ktvu starting at 11:30. >>> hundreds of people gathered to celebrate our own rita williams at her retirement party. she retired after 35 years with ktvu. family, friends, and colleagues were there. among the many familiar faces was another well-known ktvu retiree,...